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Watsonville council advances oversized vehicle ordinance despite concerns
City leaders say law is not meant to target homeless people
Homelessness advocates seek to expand extreme weather shelter program
Shelters full as winter temperatures drop
Watsonville Hospital could close ICU amid staffing shortage
ICU to remain staffed for at least four weeks
County supervisors greenlight draft rules for battery energy storage facilities
Energy company could seek state approval instead
Dominican Hospital and retirement community object to housing development
A proposed six-story apartment complex in Live Oak spurs health and safety complaints
Santa Cruz leaders vote to terminate contract with Flock
Council leaves the door open for replacement license plate readers
Santa Cruz County residents’ input wanted on 2050 transportation plan
RTC meeting Jan. 15
Anti-ICE protest planned Sunday in Santa Cruz
Activists decry killing of legal observer in Minneapolis
Santa Cruz could end Flock camera contract next month
Discussion set for Tuesday’s council meeting
Get paid to weigh in on Santa Cruz city issues
Advisory commission applications due Jan. 11
State leaders seek input on proposed ‘zone zero’ wildfire safety rules
Fence removal, tree trimming, raking leaves could become law
Santa Cruz County remains a hotspot for fishing-related bird injuries
Bird rescuers call on fishermen to clean up lines, hooks
After 50 years at Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood clinic, nurse was laid off with 1 hour notice
Nurse speaks out after non-disclosure agreement expires
Santa Cruz County immigration advocates call on attorney general to adopt child care safety plan
New state law aims to reduce family separations
Months after closure, leaders of Santa Cruz homeless services nonprofit unanimously quit
Future of MHCAN building, program is unclear
Co-housing group seeks residents for 14-acre development near DeLaveaga park
Site visit planned Saturday
Santa Cruz County Sheriff eyes new mental health jail facility
Chris Clark on his first year in office
Why PVUSD trustees voted to layoff 150 teachers and staff
More than 150 teachers, staff face chopping block
Dozens of California agencies shared license plate data with feds, Santa Cruz records show
LAPD and others appear to have violated state law
Santa Cruz County veterans push for overhaul of local veterans services office
Advocates say county mismanagement hinders access to resources
Townhomes proposed in Live Oak up for a vote by planning commission
Plus: Temporary housing projects for homeless people to open in Live Oak